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What causes X-linked agammaglobulinemia?
It is caused by a defect in the gene that codes for Btk
What is Bruton's agammaglobulinemia tyrosine kinase?
It is an enzyme vital for the maturation of B cells
What is a congenital abnormality in which there are extra fingers or toes?
polydactylly
How is X-linked agammaglobulinemia diagnosed?
To make a definitive diagnosis, the child's X chromosome is analyzed for defects in the Btk gene. Similar analysis can be used for prenatal diagnosis or to detect carriers of the defective gene
What is the name of a congenital abnormality in which there are extra fingers and toes?
supernumery digit
Is Bruton's agammaglobulinemia congenital?
Yes
What is X-linked agammaglobulinemia also known as?
Bruton's agammaglobulinemia
What is Bruton's agammaglobulinemia also known as?
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
What is agammaglobulinemia?
Agammaglobulinemia is a condition in which gammaglobulins are absent from the blood, or only exist in low concentrations.
When was Swiss-type agammaglobulinemia discovered?
Swiss-type agammaglobulinemia. This was the first type of SCID discovered, in Switzerland in the 1950s.
What is XLA?
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
Picture of a pereson who is suffering from agammaglobulinemia?
Normal
When does Bruton's agammaglobulinemia begin?
It is present at birth
When does X-linked agammaglobulinemia begin?
It is present at birth
What is Swiss-type agammaglobulinemia?
Swiss-type agammaglobulinemia. This was the first type of SCID discovered, in Switzerland in the 1950s. (SCID) is the most serious human immunodeficiency disorder(s).
What causes Bruton's agammaglobulinemia?
It is caused by a defect in the gene that codes for Btk
What causes X-linked agammaglobulinemia?
It is caused by a defect in the gene that codes for Btk
